Re: Electronic Faxes

[David A. Feinberg, C.D.P.]

Title: Electronic Faxs

Kris,   DHHS has attempted to clarify the FAXing issue via a FAQ at http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/admnsimp/q0055.htm:      Question:  If a health care provider faxes a health care      claim form, must the transaction comply with the standard?      Answer of 12/28/2000:  Fax imaging and voice response      transmissions are not subject to the HIPAA transactions      standards but may have to meet privacy and security      standards. Health plans may continue to offer these services,      however, they must still be able to accept and send the      HIPAA standard transactions. I know this may not be exactly the answer you're seeking, but I suspect it's the best we're going to see for a while.  [This may change some day when a fax-like image is included [using HL7 encoding] within a binary segment of an X12 message -- as is being discussed for Claims (and other) Attachments.]   In other words, for now, I believe faxes -- to or from any source -- are not considered HIPAA transactions.                           Dave Feinberg                           Rensis Corporation [A Consulting Company]                           206-617-1717                           [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Owens, Kris To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 4:11 PM Subject: Electronic Faxs As I understand the regulations hardcopy paper Faxs are exempt from compliance with the format requirements in the Transaction regulations.  Does this also apply to Electronic Faxes? Kris Owens Senior Project Manager - HIPAA Project Presbyterian Healthcare Services 505/923-8108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] HIPAA:  It's not just a law - it's a whole new way of doing business.   ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request.